78R19788 JHS-F

By:  Truitt                                                       H.R. No. 1981



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, SFC Ronald Neal Porter has served his nation with 
distinction as a member of the United States Army for more than two 
decades, and his meritorious service truly merits special 
recognition; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Marietta, Georgia, Sergeant Porter has 
demonstrated the hard work, perseverance, and fortitude essential 
for success in the military; his efforts allowed him to join the 
ranks of an elite Special Forces Airborne unit, the Green Berets, 
where he earned the rank of sergeant first class; and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of his military career, Sergeant 
Porter has participated in operations Desert Storm and Iraqi 
Freedom and served tours in Italy, Peru, and Colombia; his 
stateside service has included assignments at Fort Ord, California; 
Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Colorado; Fort Sam Houston, Texas; 
and Fort Bragg, North Carolina; and
	WHEREAS, This fine specimen of manhood inspires those around 
him with his good humor and outstanding attitude; and when not 
positively influencing others, he loves to spend his time jumping 
out of airplanes; and
	WHEREAS, Sergeant Porter has demonstrated a strong sense of 
duty that reflects a deep commitment to his country and to his 
fellow citizens, and his outstanding service is an inspiration to 
those who follow in this challenging and vital service; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute and offer sincere thanks to Ronald 
Neal Porter for the contributions he has made to his country and 
extend to him best wishes for future success and happiness; and, be 
it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Sergeant Porter as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.